Andalusia Police Charge Fourth Person with Murder in Micah Coon Killing
Andalusia police say they've now charged a fourth person with murder in the killing of an Andalusia man last November.
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One Dead, One Critical: Montgomery Police Investigate Two Shootings Tuesday Night
Montgomery police are investigating two shootings that occurred Tuesday night. On Tuesday, June 29, around 5:30pm, police and fire medics responded to a call of a shooting in the 3600 block of Horseshoe Circle. At the scene, they found a man with a fatal gunshot wound. Later Tuesday night, around 11 pm, Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the area of Early Street and E.D. Nixon Avenue in reference to a call of a shooting. At the scene, they found a female juvenile suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound.
Murder Charge Tossed, Man Freed After Witnesses Fail to Show
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a 2018 capital murder charge has been dismissed after the only eyewitnesses failed to show up for the trial. 21-year-old Terry Lee Skanes was released from jail Monday. He'd been charged in the Sept.…
Suspect Named In Fort Deposit Cemetery Shooting
Investigators in Fort Deposit named a suspect in a shooting that happened during a burial service at a cemetery on June 26. The Gipson family was saying last goodbyes to loved one, James Gipson, when a gunman opened fire at his funeral. One victim, Jerry Gipson, died and three others were injured.
UPDATE: Montgomery Man with Mental Issues Found in Crenshaw County
UPDATE: The Montgomery Police Department has notified CrimeStoppers that Christopher Harris has been found. Harris was located in the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Detention Facility.
Four People Shot, One Dead at Funeral in Ft. Deposit
The Ft. Deposit Police Department is investigating a shooting. The shooting occurred at a funeral at Meadow Wood Cemetery on Saturday, June 26. According to police, the shooter was removed from the funeral for disruptive behavior. He later got into a confrontation at the cemetery where he shot four people. Jerry Gibson died from his injuries in the shooting.
Man Injured in Early Tuesday Morning Shooting
Montgomery Police say a man is hospitalized after an early morning shooting on Tuesday. The shooting occurred on the 2700 block of Highland Avenue at 3:30. The victim's gunshot wound is nonlife-threatening and he was transported to a local hospital…
After Serving 24 Years for Rape, Man Charged in 2020 Assault
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man who spent 24 years in prison for rape is in jail again in connection with another rape that happened months after his release. 71-year-old Willard Smith, of Brent, was jailed on June 22…
Wife Testifies Against Husband in Slaying of 5
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Testimony is continuing in the Alabama capital murder trial of Christopher Henderson, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife and four members of her family. Defense lawyers on Monday cross-examined Rhonda Carlson who testified against…
Selma Police Investigating Man's Shooting Death
Police say an 18-year-old man was found shot around noon at the Rangedale Apartments on Marie Foster Street.
